The Hudson Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 22-6932710 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $278,017 |
| Chatham Habitat for Humanity | Pittsboro, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $70,000 |
| Unc School of Social Work | Chapel Hill, NC | Tiny homes project | $30,000 |
| Nc Disaster Relief Fund | Cary, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Chatham County | Pittsboro, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| United Way of Martin County | Stuart, FL | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Durham, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Wilmington, NC | To provide scholarship to further education. | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Durham, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Unc Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center | Chapel Hill, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Christmas House | Chapel Hill, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Deloitte Foundation | Wilton, CT | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Manassas Baptist Church | Manassas, VA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529,017 | 19 |
| 2024 | $502,556 | 18 |
| 2023 | $337,851 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6932710
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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